Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, has recorded a significant milestone in its medical education programme following the successful accreditation of its preclinical training by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN).
The accreditation was officially announced during an exit briefing held on March 17, 2026, at the KWASU Business School in Ilorin, where the MDCN team presented its findings after a comprehensive evaluation of the university’s facilities, personnel, and academic standards.
Leading the accreditation team, Nnaemeka Nwakama, Deputy Registrar of MDCN, commended the university for meeting the requirements necessary for the approval of its preclinical programme.
He particularly highlighted the strong collaboration between Kwara State University and the Kwara State University Teaching Hospital, describing the synergy between both institutions as a critical factor in the success of the accreditation process.
Nwakama noted that medical education is both capital-intensive and human resource-driven, urging the university and its partners to sustain investment in infrastructure, personnel, and training to ensure continuous growth and global competitiveness of the programme.
Also speaking at the event, the Commissioner for Health in Kwara State, Amina Ahmed El-Imam, conveyed the appreciation of the state governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, for the successful outcome of the accreditation exercise.
She noted that the positive report by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria underscores the council’s critical role in maintaining standards in medical education and strengthening the integrity of the healthcare profession in Nigeria.
In his remarks, the Vice-Chancellor of Kwara State University, Shaykh-Luqman Jimoh, expressed delight at the development, describing it as a testament to the institution’s commitment to excellence in medical training.
He appreciated the thoroughness and professionalism of the accreditation team and assured stakeholders that the university would address all areas identified for improvement.
The accreditation now enables 300-level students of Medicine and Surgery at KWASU to proceed to their clinical training phase after sitting for their first professional examination.
University officials say the development marks a major step forward in the institution’s quest to establish a fully accredited and competitive medical programme.
The achievement also reinforces the growing reputation of Kwara State University as an emerging hub for quality medical education in Nigeria.
